NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is doing preconception counseling with a woman who is planning a pregnancy. Which of the following statements suggests that the client understands the connection between alcohol consumption and fetal alcohol syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: If I drink, my baby may be harmed before I know I am pregnant. This reflects awareness of alcohol's early fetal risks.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should be included in the discharge teaching of a client with a unilateral adrenalectomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unilateral adrenalectomy may impair cortisol production, requiring lifelong steroid replacement. Skin care, dietary restrictions, and hypoglycemia are not primary concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A child is admitted in sickle cell crisis. Which factor in the child's history is most likely related to the onset of the crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infections, like a recent cold, can trigger sickle cell crisis by increasing oxygen demand and causing dehydration, leading to sickling of red blood cells.
Question 4 of 5
A home care nurse is planning activities for the day. Which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: symptoms of pulmonary edema; requires immediate attention
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of depression who is receiving sertraline (Zoloft) 50 mg PO daily. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a medical emergency in clients on SSRIs like sertraline. Options A, B, and D are common side effects.